Pallipuram Fort, Portuguese fort in Pallippuram, India.
The hexagonal fort features thick laterite stone walls, defensive towers at each corner, and stands as a military structure near the Arabian Sea.
Built in 1503 by Portuguese colonizers, the fort marks the beginning of European architectural influence in India and served as a strategic defense point.
The fort incorporates elements of Portuguese military design while adapting to local construction methods, displaying the fusion of European and Indian building techniques.
Visitors reach the fort via a 20-kilometer journey from Kochi, with regular bus services operating between both locations throughout the day.
The structure remains one of the oldest European-built fortifications in India, featuring an unusual hexagonal design different from traditional Portuguese architecture.
Location: Pallippuram
Inception: 1503
GPS coordinates: 10.17009,76.18098
Latest update: May 16, 2025 06:40
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